Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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